Check Out Musical Comedy She Loves Me If You Are in Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky isn't known for having a variety of theater options, especially during the summer months. However, if you are in the Northern Kentucky or the Cincinnati, Ohio areas and are looking for an elegant night out, then be sure to buy a ticket to "She Loves Me" at Northern Kentucky University.

"She Loves Me" is a sentimental and smart comedy about two co-workers in a 1930's perfumery who are constantly bickering with one another. Each begins to write and receive romantic letters, not knowing that they are writing to each other. The central characters, George and Amelia, find solace in their anonymous pen pals, unaware that the romantic letters are being penned by one another. The play is humorous, sweet, and funny.

The play is based upon the book of the same name by Joe Masteroff. The music is by Jerry Bock and the lyrics were written by Sheldon Harnick. This is the same songwriting team from the hit show "Fiddler on the Roof". The songs are beautifully performed. The audience is treated to the show stopping song, "Ice Cream," the delightful "Twelve Days to Christmas" and the popular title tune, "She Loves Me".

The setting for "She Loves Me" is in the 1930's in a factory. The costumes are beautiful and authentic with a specific attention paid to detail. The credit for that portion of hard work on the period clothing goes to Laura Martin. The set looks fantastic as well, thanks to the dedication of Geoffrey T. Ahlers.

The cast consists of local theater talent, as well as, students from Northern Kentucky University. George Nowack is played by Rich Roedersheimer. Roedersheimer proves that he is capable of being a leading man with his outstanding performance. He sings with confidence and shows that he does indeed have some acting chops. Amalia, the leading lady of the play, is finely portrayed by Lesley Hitch. Hitch has strong vocal talents. Hitch's portrayal of Amalia was a bit sillier than what is typically associated with the role; however, it does not take away from the enjoyment of the show.

Details

"She Loves Me" is being performed at Northern Kentucky University, at the Highland Heights Campus, in the Fine Arts building in rooms 254 and 101.

Reserved seating tickets are available for $28, which includes a buffet-style dinner 90 minutes before the show begins. A limited number of $14 show-only tickets are available. Dinner tickets must be purchased two days prior to the show. Show-only tickets can be purchased up until 5pm on the day of the performance.

Tickets can be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office by calling 859-572-5464. The contact email address is boxoffice@nku.edu.

"She Loves Me" is running through July 29, 2007.